Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V177000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013 ram 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured june 25, 2012, through december 12, 2012 Includes 498 affected units, Restricted Coolant Flow/FMVSS 103, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 ram 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured june 25, 2012, through december 12, 2012

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 ram 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured june 25, 2012, through december 12, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal vehicle motor safety standard (fmvss) no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n25.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V177000
Report Received Date: 2013-05-07T00:00:00
Subject: Restricted coolant flow/fmvss 103
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 498

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N25
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 ram 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured june 25, 2012, through december 12, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal vehicle motor safety standard (fmvss) no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Consequence Summary: Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n25.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V177000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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